Lot
1658 
New York, N.Y., indistinct cds duplexed with large circular grids tying 1¢ blue (63) vertical strip of four on cover to Boston Mass. for prepayment of the 1¢ carrier fee to-the-mails plus 3¢ per ½ oz. postage, apparently a double-rate letter short paid and marked "Due 6" in manuscript for the 3¢ deficiency plus 3¢ fine, this rule was in effect 7/1/1863 to 5/1/1865., Very Fine; with 1987 P.F. certificate. Estimate $300 - 400.